We spoke to three southern chefs about the best way to roast winter squash in the oven, how it enhances cooking, what type of fat they use, and when.

There's a lot to love about squash. The mild, malleable, flavorful vegetable can be endlessly reinvented into dozens of different dishes. And there are so many varieties! From thick-skinned ...

People are also reading… • Prep it. When you want or need to peel a winter squash, I’ve found that microwaving it first helps. Prick the squash in a couple of spots and then nuke it for a few minutes.

Hard winter squash is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be used as a side dish, in fillings for ravioli or lasagna, as a noodle alternative, in soups, salads, stuffed and so on. This time ...

When stored correctly in cool, dark conditions (around 55-60°F with 50-70% humidity), raw winter squash can last well into the winter months and even into spring. The shelf life varies depending on ...

It's decorative gourd season, but it's also edible gourd season. Swing by any farmers market these days and you'll be greeted with a rainbow of winter squash in all sorts of shapes, sizes and colors.